A target system provides a unified target solution where a plurality of targets are fixed to a base member. This base member allows, for example, easy portability of the plurality of targets as well as provides a mechanism for allowing multiple targets systems to be interconnected and interchanged.
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22. A target system comprising:
a base having longitudinal front and rear support surfaces and transverse end support surfaces; a front deflection plate mounted on the base between the front and rear support surfaces at an acute angle relative to the front support surface; a plurality of mechanically different target types wherein the plurality of target types include at least two moveable target types and at least one fixed plate target; a power drive unit for each at least one moveable target type; and a target control interface, wherein the target control interface separately controls the power drive unit for each moveable target type, and wherein at least one target type is mounted on an upper surface of the front deflection plate and at least one target type is mounted on the base.
21. A target system comprising:
a base having longitudinal front and rear support surfaces and transverse end support surfaces; a front deflection plate mounted on the base between the front and rear support surfaces at an acute angle relative to the front support surface; a plurality of mechanically different target types wherein the plurality of target types include at least one turning target and at least one moveable target type; a power drive unit for the at least one turning target and the at least one moveable target type; and a target control interface, wherein the target control interface separately controls the power drive unit for each turning target and each moveable target type, and wherein at least one target type is mounted on an upper surface of the front deflection plate and at least one target type is mounted on the base.
1. A target system comprising:
a base having longitudinal front and rear support surfaces and transverse end support surfaces; a front deflection plate mounted on the base between the front and rear support surfaces at an acute angle relative to the front support surface; a plurality of mechanically different target types wherein the plurality of target types include at least one turning target, at least one moveable target type and at least one fixed plate target; a power drive unit for the at least one turning target and the at least one moveable target type; and a target control interface, wherein the target control interface separately controls the power drive unit for each turning target and each moveable target type, and wherein at least one target type is mounted on an upper surface of the front deflection plate and at least one target type is mounted on the base.
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a trailer tongue positioned on the base; and at least two wheels positioned on the base.
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This application claims the benefit of and priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 60/286,374, filed Apr. 26, 2001 entitled, "Target Systems," and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 60/331,223, filed Nov. 13, 2001 entitled, "Mobile Target Systems," both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
1. Field of the Invention
The invention generally relates to target systems. In particular, the invention relates to a target system having multiple targets.
2. Description of Related Art
A variety of different types of targets are available depending on, for example, specific requirements or training practices of a shooter. These targets can range from paper targets, to static targets, such as steel or paper, to moving steel, paper targets, or the like, and are generally arranged at a distant end of a shooting range. Each of the targets can generally be moved around and configured within the range depending on, for example, a particular training drill for a shooter.
While existing target systems are known that allow individual targets to be moved and manipulated, existing systems at least fail to provide a unified target solution.
An exemplary embodiment of this invention provides a unified target solution where a plurality of targets are fixed to a base member. This base member allows, for example, easy portability of the plurality of targets as well as provides a mechanism for allowing multiple targets systems to be interconnected.
For example, the target system can include a plurality of targets, such as movable plates, static plates, turners, plate racks, movers, and the like. An actuating mechanism allows one or more of the various targets to further be moved based on, for example, one or more of a custom automation sequence, an automatic automation sequence, or the like.
Furthermore, and in accordance with second exemplary embodiment of this invention, the target system can be integrated onto a trailer such that the target system can be transported between, for example, one or more target ranges. This provides, for example, a portable target solution that can be very quickly set-up, knocked down and easily moved.
Aspects of the present invention relate to a target system. In particular, aspects of the present invention related to a target system having a plurality of targets.
Aspects of the present invention also relate to a target system having a plurality of static and dynamic targets.
Furthermore, aspects of the present invention relate to a mobile target system.
Additionally, aspects of the present invention relate to a target system that is capable of being trailered to a given destination.
Aspects of the present invention also relate to a target system that can be scaleably combined with one or more other target systems.
Aspects of the present invention further relate to a target system having one or more moveable targets that can be activated or reset in, for example, a predetermined sequence.
Aspects of the present invention additionally relate to a target system having a plurality of targets which can all be moved with one unified structure.
These and other features and advantages of this invention are described in or are apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments.
The embodiments of this invention will be described in detailed, with reference to the following figures wherein:
The exemplary systems and methods of this invention will be described in relation to a target system. However, to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the present invention, the following description omits well-known structures and devices that may be shown in block diagram form or otherwise summarized. For the purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. In should be appreciated however that the present invention may be practiced in a variety of ways beyond these specific details.
For example, while the present invention will be disclosed in the context of a single target system 10, one of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that a plurality of target systems 10 can be aligned and interconnected, for example, side-by-side, to provide a scaleable target solution based on one or more targets systems 10.
Furthermore, it should be appreciated that as discussed in relation to
In operation, the target system 10 is delivered to a location. For example, a fork lift, utilizing the lift point 120, can lift the target system into position. Upon placement of he target system 10 into position, the base 110 can be, for example, partially covered by sand or other suitable aggregate, to aid in the trapping of bullets and/or bullet fragments.
In combination with the general overall design of the target system 10, and, for example, to increase safety, surfaces substantially perpendicular to the trajectory of oncoming munitions can be reduced. For example, the support members 130 and the front face 100 can be arranged so as to reduce the total number of surfaces substantially perpendicular to the trajectory of incoming munitions. This design concept can be extended, for example, to the static plate receivers 165 and any other surface that may be subject to direct line-of-fire contact.
One or more static plates 160 can be placed in the one or more static plate receivers 165. The static plate(s) 160 can be of varying height, size and shape and can also be tilted so as to reduce substantially perpendicular surfaces as discussed above. In addition to the static plates 160, one or more sets of plate racks 170, each comprising one or more plates that can, for example, be individually knocked down, are removably fixed to the target system 10. For example, the plate racks 170 can be located for example, behind the front plate 100 and in front of the turners 180. The plates in the plate rack 170, as discussed hereinafter, can be righted at any time through the use of a righting mechanism. Furthermore, as with all targets used in conjunction with the target system, the plates can be of varying height, size and shape and material. Specifically, it may be desirable to make the plates out of a durable material, such as AR500 steel, while the movers and turners could be a replaceable paper or a cardboard target.
One or more turners 180 are located, for example, behind the plate racks 170 and in front of the mover 190. The turners 180 can, for example, be activated to turn along an axis perpendicular to longitudinal, as discussed hereinafter, or alternatively, pivotal to axis parallel to longitudinal. However, it should be appreciated that the turners 180 can be generally configured to operate in any orientation. Furthermore, as will be discussed hereinafter in relation to the power distribution and control unit 140, the turners 180 can be turned individually, in groups, or all unison.
The mover 190 can be located, for example, behind the turners 180 and be configured to traverse longitudinally along the target system 10. For example, in cooperation with the mover control unit 150, the speed, distance and stopping of the mover 190 can be configured. For example, the mover 190 can be configured to proceed to a first location on the target system 10, stop for 5 seconds, proceed to a second location, stop for 3 seconds, or the like. Thus, as will be apparent throughout the remainder of the specification, the number of individual targets within the target system 110, the position, the selection, the type and the automation of the targets can be configured to meet the demands of, for example, a particular training exercise.
The power distribution and control unit 140 allows, for example, the target system 10 to be substantially self-contained and thus more portable. For example, the power distribution and control unit 140 can contain one or more, or a combination of, pneumatic pumps, hydraulic pumps, electromechanical actuation control devices, generators, or the like. Furthermore, the power distribution and control unit 140 can include a controller interface that allows for the activation of targets, such as the turners 180 or the mover 190, the resetting of one or more plates on the plate rack 170, or the like. This controller interface can be integrated into the power distribution and control unit for 140, or, alternatively, connected via a wired or wireless link to a remote control interface 500 which allows for the remote programming and activation of the various targets on the target system 110. For example, the control interface can allow full automation of the target system, such as to run a predetermined sequence of events at the target system 10, can be user configurable to automatically manipulate targets within the target system 10, or, for example, can provide real-time resetting and/or movement of the targets by, for example, a user.
Likewise, the plate racks 170 can be righted by one or more plate rack righting units 172. For example, as illustrated in
The mover 190 traverses along rails 194 in a longitudinal direction. In particular, the mover 190, in cooperation with the mover control unit 150, and, for example, cables 196 and pulleys 197, moves longitudinally between the stops 192. However, as will be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art, the mover 190 can be moved back and forth across the target system by any know or later developed system that allows for movement of the mover target 190. Furthermore, the functionality of the mover can be combined with another target's functionality, for example, the turner, such that the mover 190 is capable of traversing the target system 10 as well as "popping-up," or the like.
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It is, therefore, apparent that there has been provided, in accordance with the present invention, a target system. While this invention has been described in conjunction with a number of embodiments, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations would be or are apparent to those of ordinary skill in the applicable arts. Accordingly, the disclosure is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, equivalents and variations that are within the spirit and scope of this invention.
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